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Student feedback is essential to maintain quality and relevance in the education system .  \nOutcomes surveys are conducted with funding from the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, SkilledTrades BC , and British Columbia's public post-secondary institutions. Key results from those surveys are presented here.  \nOverall Results  \nIn 2023 , over 24,400 former post-secondary students were surveyed. 90% of those surveyed were very satisfied or satisfied with the education or training they received.  \nAssociate Degree & University Transfer Students  \n• 64% took further studies  \n• 82% of those who took further studies received transfer credits  \n• 79% were satisfied with their transfer experience  \nApprenticeship Students  \n• 99% were in the labour force  \n• 2.2% was the unemployment rate  \n• 98% of those employed were working full-time  \nDiploma Students  \n• 89% were satisfied with their education  \n• 84% were employed  \n• 84% of those employed said the knowledge and skills gained were useful in their jobs  \nTrades Foundation Students  \n• 84% were employed  \n• 94% of those employed were working full-time  \n• 81 % of those employed were in a training-related job  \nBaccalaureate Graduates  \n• 43% took further studies  \n• 90% were in the labour force  \n• 89% of those employed were working full-time  \nCertificate Students  \n• 92% were satisfied with their education  \n• 89% were employed  \n• 85% of those employed were in an education-related job  \nTrades-Related Vocational Students  \n• 93% were satisfied with their education  \n• 89% were employed  \n• 95% of those employed were working full-time  \nBaccalaureate Graduates  \n\n| BACCALAUREATE GRADUATES\u003Cbr>|  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Eligible for survey Respondents\u003Cbr>Response rate Median age\u003Cbr>% Female | 25,962\u003Cbr>8,603\u003Cbr>33%\u003Cbr>26\u003Cbr>59% |\n\nNote: Data are from the 2023 BC Student Outcomes Survey of 2021 Baccalaureate Graduates.  \nBaccalaureate students  \nare surveyed two years after graduation.  \nBaccalaureate Programs  \nThe largest percentage of the baccalaureate graduates who were surveyed had taken an Arts & Sciences program, which includes Social Sciences, Biological Science & Life Sciences, Humanities, and Physical Sciences & Math programs.  \n\n| Arts & Sciences\u003Cbr>Engineering & Applied Sciences Business & Management Health\u003Cbr>Human & Social Services\u003Cbr>Visual & Performing Arts\u003Cbr>Education | \u003Cbr>42%\u003Cbr>Biological Science & Life Sciences  Social Sciences |\n| --- | --- |\n\nNote: Programs are grouped using the BC CIP Cluster , a roll-up based on the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) . The Arts & Sciences CIP was expanded to include Social Sciences, Biological Science & Life Sciences, Humanities, and Physical Sciences & Math.  \nBaccalaureate Programs  \nThe largest group of baccalaureate graduates took Arts & Sciences programs.  \nEducation Evaluations  \nThe majority of baccalaureate graduates said their programs helped them develop skills, especially the ability to analyse and think critically.  \n\n| Analyse and think critically\u003Cbr>Learn independently\u003Cbr>Read and comprehend material\u003Cbr>Write clearly and concisely\u003Cbr>Verbally express opinions or ideas\u003Cbr>Work effectively with others\u003Cbr>Conduct research\u003Cbr>Resolve issues or problems\u003Cbr>Use mathematics | |\n| --- | --- |\n\nNote: Percentages are of those who said the institution was very helpful or helpful in developing the selected skill, based on respondents who rated on a four-point scale from very helpful to not at all helpful, excluding those who said not applicable .  \nBaccalaureate graduates were very likely to say the quality of instruction they received was very good or good. A very large majority said the core program of required courses did a very good or good job providing a comprehensive understanding of their field of study. Almost three-quarters said they would take th","cbCaiktlYL5Qj37w","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiktlYL5Qj37w","pdf",418741,25,"English","# Overall Results\n# Associate Degree & University Transfer Students\n# Apprenticeship Students\n# Diploma Students\n# Trades Foundation Students\n# Baccalaureate Graduates\n## Baccalaureate Programs\n## Education Evaluations\n## Skills Developed\n## Program Ratings\n## Overall Satisfaction\n## Funding","[{\"question\":\"How many former post-secondary students were surveyed in 2023, and what was the overall satisfaction level?\",\"answer\":\"More than 24,400 former post-secondary students were surveyed. 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